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Position

Sun Exposure:
Partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Inula magnifica is a dramatic looking plant, bearing huge sprays of bright yellow shaggy daisies, in contrast with large, dock-like leaves. It's perfect for a large sunny border in a sheltered location, or at the pond edge.

Grow Inula magnifica in moist soil in partial shade. Cut back plants after flowering and divide congested clumps in spring.

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Inula ‘Magnifica’ and wildlife

Inula ‘Magnifica’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Inula ‘Magnifica’ poisonous?

Inula ‘Magnifica’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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